Rock

You have to know who some of these guys are. They're staples at lawn fetes around Western New York, bars and parties and for good reason -- they're that good. Whether you're watching Jim Crean do some crazy Steven Tyler voice or watching Mark Vanentino from Hit N Run lead hundreds of people in 'Don't Stop Beliving', these guys bring life to the party and deserve to be in this top five...

Def Leppard has cut five acoustic songs performed during their 'Rock of Ages' tour for a medley released to iTunes today (Dec. 18). The seven-and-a-half minute single download features a seemless blend of acoustic hits from the '90s and early 2000s.

He’s been one of the most sought-after producers in rock for 25 years — and now that he’s also co-chairman of Columbia Records, Rick Rubin is also one of the busiest, with his hands in a dizzying list of current and upcoming projects. Rubin discussed a number of those albums during a recent Billboard interview, conducted to celebrate the huge success of Columbia artist Adele’s new album, ’21′ (whi